Crane Composites Trowels User Manual
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AN IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT MOISTURE RESISTANT SUBSTRATES
MOISTURE-RESISTANT GYPSUM VARIES TREMENDOUSLY, WHILE SOME OF THESE NEW SURFACES ALLOW MOISTURE
TO PENETRATE, OTHERS RETARD OR TOTALLY PREVENT PENETRATION OF WATER OR SOLVENT. TESTING BY CRANE
COMPOSITES INDICATED THAT WHEN WATER BASED OR SOLVENT BASED FRP ADHESIVES ARE USED IN CONJUNCTION
WITH MOISTURE RESISTANT GYPSUM THE ADHESIVE ABILITY TO CURE IS SEVERELY COMPROMISED IN THE CRUCIAL
FIRST 24 HOURS OF INSTALLATION AND THE POTENTIAL FOR A SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION IS GREATLY DIMINISHED. THE
CONSTRUCTION TRADE IS BECOMING EXPOSED TO AN INCREASINGLY LARGE NUMBER OF NEW TYPES OF MOISTURE
RESISTANT GYPSUM FROM THE DRYWALL INDUSTRY. GIVEN THESE TWO FACTS, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT YOU
CONTACT YOUR ADHESIVE MANUFACTURER’S TECHNICAL SUPPORT DEPARTMENT, PRIOR TO ANY FRP INSTALLATION
OVER WALL SUBSTRATES OTHER THAN STANDARD GYPSUM.
STANDARD GYPSUM IS CRANE COMPOSITES PREFERRED SUBSTRATE CHOICE WHEN INSTALLING FRP WALL PANELS.
FRP OFFERS RESISTANCE TO MOLD, MILDEW, AND BACTERIA GROWTH AND HAS A HIGH IMPACT STRENGTH, HIGH
MOISTURE RESISTANCE, CHEMICAL RESISTANCE AND STAIN RESISTANCE. A MOISTURE RESISTANT SUBSTRATE MAY NOT
BE NECESSARY WHEN AN FRP FINISH IS SPECIFIED. HOWEVER, SHOULD A MOISTURE-RESISTANT GYPSUM BE REQUIRED
PLEASE CONTACT ADHESIVE SUPPLIER TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED SUBSTRATE AND OBTAIN A RECOMMENDATION ON
APPROPRIATE ADHESIVE FOR THAT TYPE OF SUBSTRATE SURFACE PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.
CRANE COMPOSITES WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FAILED INSTALLATIONS DUE TO LACK OF ADHESIVE BOND
STRENGTH BETWEEN THE ADHESIVE AND THE SUBSTRATE.
FOR QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT:
CRANE COMPOSITES CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
1.800.435.0080
KEMPLY® LAMINATED PANELS
Kemply panels have not been tested for physical properties or fi re resistance. All Glasbord fi nishes have been tested for surface burning characteristics (see Technical Bulletins 6226, 6229, 6296,
7901 and 65020). Physical properties and fi re resistance data on the substrate are available from the specifi c substrate manufacturer. Crane Composites makes no representation or warranty as to the
composite panel fi tness for any specifi c application, overall physical properties, fi re resistance, or burning characteristics.
The intended use of laminated panels that use fl uted polypropylene as a substrate, is to line the walls or ceilings of car washes and agricultural buildings. Installation of these panels in any application
should be approved by the local building code offi cial before panels are ordered. Crane Composites cannot ensure code compliance in all situations.
FLAME SPREAD AND SMOKE DEVELOPMENT RATINGS
The numerical fl ame spread and smoke development ratings are not intended to refl ect alleged hazards presented by Crane Composites products under actual fi re conditions and this product has not
been tested by Crane Composites except as set forth below. These ratings are determined by small-scale tests conducted by Underwriters Laboratories and other independent testing facilities using the
American Society for Testing and Materials E-84 test standard (commonly referred to as the “Tunnel Test”).
CRANE COMPOSITES PROVIDES THESE RATINGS FOR MATERIAL COMPARISON PURPOSES ONLY. Like other organic building materials (e.g. wood), panels made of fi berglass reinforced plastic
resins will burn. When ignited, FRP may produce dense smoke very rapidly. All smoke is toxic. Fire safety requires proper design of facilities and fi re suppression systems, as well as precautions during
construction and occupancy. Local codes, insurance requirements and any special needs of the product user will determine the correct fi re-rated interior fi nish and fi re suppression system necessary for a
specifi c installation. We believe all information given is accurate, without a guarantee. Since conditions of use are beyond our control, all risks are assumed by the user. Nothing herein shall be construed
as a recommendation for uses which infringe on valid patents or as extending a license under valid patents. www.astm.org/Standards/E84.htm.
Crane Composites, Kemlite, Glasbord, Fire-X Glasbord, Surfaseal, Sanigrid, Kemply and Translucent Plastic Thread with Fluorescent Pigment Design are Registered Trademarks of Crane Composites,
Inc.
The GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certifi ed Mark is a registered certifi cation mark used under license through the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute.
PaperTiger is a registered trademark of PaperTiger Ltd., Roto-Zip is a registered trademark of RotoZip Tool Corporation, 3M and VHB are trademarks of 3M Company.
Crane Composites is the manufacturer of Glasbord, Sequentia, Sanigrid II and a variety of other fi berglass reinforced plastic (FRP) composite wall panels. Inspired by the Kemlite tradition, Crane
Composites has over 55 years of experience in commercial building products and is a recognized industry leader in FRP applications.
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